Symbols affixed to the device

 WARNING Inspection Before Measurement

3287 CLAMP ON Precaution or hazard (See corresponding topic.)
Risk of electric shock
•• Installing the instrument in inappropriate locations may
cause a malfunction of instrument or may give rise to
•• Verify that the instrument operates normally to ensure that no
damage occurred during storage or shipping. If you find any

3288 AC/DC HiTESTER Protected throughout by double insulation or reinforced insulation

Device may be connected to or disconnected from a live conductor
an accident. Avoid the following locations:
•• Exposed to direct sunlight or high temperature
•• Exposed to corrosive or combustible gases
damage, contact your authorized Hioki distributor or reseller.
••If damage is suspected, check the section below before contacting
your authorized Hioki distributor or reseller.
3288-20 Grounding
terminal
DC (direct current)
AC (alternating
current)
•• Exposed to a strong electromagnetic field or
electrostatic charge
(1) Check that the test lead is not broken.
Replace with the specified L9208 Test Lead.
Instruction Manual Accuracy •• Near induction heating systems (such as high-frequency (2) Check that the resistance measurement and continuity test
We define measurement tolerances in terms of rdg. (reading) and induction heating systems and IH cooking equipment) operates normally.
Apr. 2016 Edition 1 EN dgt. (digit) values, with the following meanings:
•• Susceptible to vibration Have the instrument repaired by the your authorized Hioki
Printed in Japan rdg. distributor or reseller. The instrument may have been subject to
The value currently being measured and •• Exposed to water, oil, chemicals, or solvents
3287C961-00 16-04H (reading or a voltage of greater than 600 V during resistance measurement
displayed value)
indicated on the measuring instrument. •• Exposed to high humidity or condensation or continuity testing.
The smallest displayable unit on a digital measuring •• Exposed to high quantities of dust particles (3) Check that the battery voltage is not low.
dgt.
instrument, i.e., the input value that causes the digital Replace the batteries.
(resolution)  WARNING
display to show a “1” as the least-significant digit.
Measurement categories •• Since there is a risk of electric shock, check that the
Maintenance/Inspection
This instrument’s current measurement part conforms to the safety insulation on the test lead are neither ripped nor torn, and
requirements for CAT III 600 V and the voltage measurement part no metal conductor inside the wire are exposed before Cleaning
conforms to the safety requirements for CAT II 600 V, CAT III 300 V using the instrument. If damaged, replace them with those ••Measurements are degraded by dirt on the mating surfaces of the jaw
measuring instruments.
specified by our company. , so keep the surfaces clean by gently wiping with a soft, dry cloth.
Distribution panel •• To prevent a short circuit accident, be sure to use the ••To clean the device, wipe it gently with a soft cloth moistened with
Service entrance test leads with the sleeves attached when performing water or mild detergent.
Service drop Internal wiring ••Wipe the LCD display gently with a soft, dry cloth.
measurements in the CAT III measurement category.
CAT IV CAT III
CAT II
Outlet
•• If the sleeves are inadvertently removed during OK
Insert/Replace Batteries
Necessary tool: Phillips screwdriver and CR2032 Coin-shaped lithium battery
Power meter
measurement, stop the measurement.
•• With regard to the electricity supply, there are risks of
Warranty
Fixed Installation electric shock, heat generation, fire, and arc flash due
1 OK
2 3 4
Warranty malfunctions occurring under conditions of normal use in
conformity with the Instruction Manual and Product Precautionary to short circuits. If persons unfamiliar with electricity
Markings will be repaired free of charge. This warranty is valid for a  DANGER measuring instrument are to use the instrument, another NO
period of three (3) years from the date of purchase. Please contact Measuring a location with a higher category number person familiar with such instruments must supervise
the distributor from which you purchased the product for further
than the measurement category indicated on this
information on warranty provisions.
device may result in a serious accident such as
operations.
•• This instrument is measured on a live line. To prevent
NO
Introduction electric shock. electric shock, use appropriate protective insulation and
Thank you for purchasing the Hioki 3287/3288/3288-20 AC Clamp Do not turn the adjustment screw inside the battery case. Doing
To avoid electric shock, do not touch the portion adhere to applicable laws and regulations.
Meter. To obtain maximum performance from the instrument, please so will cause the instrument to report abnormal measured values.
beyond the protective barrier during use. •• Handle and dispose of batteries in accordance with
read this manual first, and keep it handy for future reference.
Never apply voltage to the test leads when the local regulations.
3288 Average value measurement RMS conversion model CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY
3287 resistance and continuity functions are selected.
True RMS measurement model  CAUTION Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply.
3288-20 Doing so may damage the instrument and result in
•• Do not place foreign objects between the jaw tips or See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
bodily injury. To avoid electrical accidents, remove
Safety Notes power from the circuit before measuring. insert foreign objects into the gaps of the jaws (or flexible
loop couplings). Doing so may worsen the performances
This instrument is designed to conform to IEC 61010 Safety
Standards, and has been thoroughly tested for safety prior to
 WARNING of the sensor or interfere with clamping action.
shipment. However, using the instrument in a way not described in •• To avoid electric shock, short circuits and damage •• Be careful to avoid dropping the instrument or otherwise
this manual may negate the provided safety features. Before using to the instrument, disconnect the test leads from the subjecting them to mechanical shock, which could
the instrument, be certain to carefully read the following safety notes. measurement object before switching the rotary switch. damage the jaw and adversely affect measurement.
Notation •• To prevent electric shock, when measuring the voltage Poor performance or damage from battery leakage
In this document, the risk seriousness and the hazard levels are of a power line use a test lead that satisfies the could result. Observe the cautions listed below:
classified as follows. following criteria: •• Do not use batteries after their recommended expiry date.
 DANGER Imminent risk of operator death or serious injury •• Conforms to safety standards IEC61010 or EN61010 •• Do not allow weak batteries to remain in the instrument.
•• Of measurement category III or IV •• Replace batteries only with the specified type.
 WARNING Potential for operator death or serious injury
•• Its rated voltage is higher than the voltage to be measured •• Remove the batteries from the instrument if it is to be
 CAUTION Potential for minor operator injury or device
damage or malfunction •• The optional test leads for this instrument conform to the stored for a long time.
Risk of electric shock safety standard EN61010. Use a test lead in accordance
with its defined measurement category and rated voltage.
Prohibited actions •• The indicator lights up when the remaining battery
Actions that must be performed
•• To avoid an electric shock, operate the instrument at
capacity is low. In this case, the instrument's reliability is
below a lower rated voltage between that indicated on
not guaranteed. Replace the battery immediately.
the instrument and on test leads.
•• To avoid battery depletion, turn the rotary switch OFF
after use (the auto power save feature consumes a small
amount of current).
 DC Current Measurement [ ] Power supply CR2032 Coin-shaped lithium battery ×1 (3 V DC) AC current measurement (ACA)
Functions Maximum rated power: 15 mVA

Display will automatically turn off if the instrument is not used 1 2 3 Continuous 3287: Approx. 25 hours, 3288: Approx. 60 hours,
3287
Cur operating time 3288-20: Approx. 35 hours (continuous, unloaded) Accuracy
for 30 min. (Auto power-saving function) dire rent
ctio
n Dimensions Approx. 57W×180H×16D mm (2.24″W × 7.09″H × Range 20 Hz≤f<45 Hz
••The auto power save function is activated automatically when the 45 Hz≤f≤66 Hz 10 Hz≤f<20 Hz
0.63″D) 66 Hz<f≤1 kHz
power is turned on. (Not possible to cancel)
Mass ••3287: Approx. 170 g (6.0 oz.) 10.00 A
••To resume instrument operation in the previous state, select the Current direction ±1.5%rdg.±5dgt. ±5.0%rdg.±5dgt. ±2.0%rdg.±5dgt.
indicator ••3288, 3288-20: Approx. 150 g (5.3 oz.) 100.00 A
“OFF” position with the rotary switch and then move the switch to Perform zero adjustment by Product 3288
the desired function. simultaneously pressing 3 years
warranty period
Automatically sets the measurement range to the most appropriate Accuracy
Accessories ••CR2032 Coin-shaped lithium battery
range (Auto-range function) Range
••9398 Carrying Case 45 Hz≤f≤66 Hz 10 Hz≤f<45 Hz, 66 Hz<f≤500 Hz
Displays [AUTO] Voltage Measurement ••L9208 Test lead
To set the measurement range arbitrarily (Manual-range function) ••Instruction Manual
100.0 A
±1.5%rdg.±5dgt. ±2.0%rdg.±5dgt.
••Power on the tester while holding down the or HOLD key to AC Voltage Measurement [ ] 1000 A
Option ••9209 Test Leads Holder
3288-20
1 2 3
select a manual range for measuring AC current [ ], DC current [
••L4933 Contact Pin Set
], AC voltage [ ], DC voltage [ ] or resistance [ ].
(Can be connected to the tip of the L9208, which Accuracy
••Note that this function is not available for continuity testing. comes with the instrument.)
Range
Press the key to step to the next range. 45 Hz≤f≤66 Hz 10 Hz≤f<45 Hz, 66 Hz<f≤500 Hz
••L4934 Small Alligator Clip Set
••To switch between AC voltage [ ] and DC voltage [ ], press (Can be connected to the tip of the L9208, which
100.0 A
±1.5%rdg.±5dgt. ±2.0%rdg.±5dgt.
and hold the key for at least one second. 1000 A
comes with the instrument.)
Indication when input exceeds the measurement range (Overflow indication) DC current measurement (DCA)
Displays [OF] or [-OF]
DC Voltage Measurement [ 3287
Zero-adjust Function ] Basic Specifications
••The zero adjustment function compensates for sensor magnetization Range Accuracy
and changes in current display over time. 1 2 3 Maximum input 3287: 100 A AC/DC continuous (ACA/DCA)
current 3288, 3288-20: 1000 A AC/DC continuous
10.00 A
±1.5%rdg.±5dgt.
••Before measuring DC current [ ], you must perform zero OK 100.0 A
adjustment by simultaneously pressing the and HOLD keys (ACA/DCA)
Maximum input 3288/3288-20
while there is no input to the instrument.
Black(−) Red (+) voltage 600 V AC/DC (ACV/DCV)
••This function is only effective with measurement of DC current [ ]. Range Accuracy
Overload 600 V AC/DC (ACV/DCV) 100.0 A
protection 250 V AC/DC (Ω/continuity) ±1.5%rdg.±5dgt.
NO 1000 A
Parts Names Maximum ••Jaw
AC voltage measurement (ACV)
rated voltage 600 V AC (Measurement category III),
to earth (Anticipated transient overvoltage: 6000 V) Accuracy
Red (+) Black(−) Range Accuracy guarantee range Input impedance
Front Rear ••Voltage measurement terminal (ACV/DCV) 30 Hz≤f≤500 Hz
600 V AC (Measurement category II),
Jaw 300 V AC (Measurement category III) 4.200 V 0.400 V to 4.199 V 11 MΩ±5%
Resistance Measurement [ ] (Anticipated transient overvoltage: 4000 V) 42.00 V 4.00 V to 41.99 V 10 MΩ±5%
±2.3%rdg.±8dgt.
10 MΩ±5%
Barrier
1 2 3 4 AC
measurement
3288: Average value measurement RMS method
420.0 V
600 V
40.0 V to 419.9 V
400 V to 600 V 10 MΩ±5%
Operation grip
method 3287, 3288-20: True RMS measurement method
DC voltage measurement (DCV)
Display update 400 ms±25 ms
LCD Display rate Accuracy guarantee Input
Range Accuracy
••3287: 2.5 max range impedance
key
Current range: 150 A max., Voltage range: 1000 V max. 420.0 mV 40.0 mV to 419.9 mV 100 MΩ or more
Crest factor ••3288-20: 3 max.
HOLD key 4.200 V 0.400 V to 4.199 V 11 MΩ±5%
(Press to hold the Continuity check [ ] Current range: 1000 A range is 2 max.,
42.00 V 4.00 V to 41.99 V ±1.3%rdg.±4dgt. 10 MΩ±5%
Voltage range: 1.5 max.
RATING : 3V 1 15mVA RATING : 3V 1 15mVA
BATTERY : CR2032 BATTERY : CR2032

display value.)
420.0 V 40.0 V to 419.9 V 10 MΩ±5%
MADE IN JAPAN MADE IN JAPAN

1 2 3 4 Zero-display
5 counts or less (current measurement only) 600 V 400 V to 600 V 10 MΩ±5%
Rotary switch range
Battery cover Effects of ••3287: within ±1.0% Resistance measurement (Ω)
Measurement
terminal conductor ••3288, 3288-20: within ±2.0% Accuracy guarantee
position (At all positions around the sensor’s centerpoint reference) Range Accuracy Open terminal voltage
Test lead plug range
Maximum 420.0 Ω 40.0 Ω to 419.9 Ω ±2.0%rdg.±4dgt. 3.4 V or less
measurable
Test leads Sleeves
(Red) conductor φ35 mm or less 4.200 kΩ 0.400 kΩ to 4.199 kΩ ±2.0%rdg.±4dgt. 0.7 V (typ.) 3.4 V or less
diameter 42.00 kΩ 4.00 kΩ to 41.99 kΩ ±2.0%rdg.±4dgt. 0.47 V (typ.) 3.4 V or less
420.0 kΩ 40.0 kΩ to 419.9 kΩ ±2.0%rdg.±4dgt. 0.47 V (typ.) 3.4 V or less
(Black) Specifications 4.200 MΩ 0.400 MΩ to 4.199 MΩ ±5.0%rdg.±4dgt. 0.47 V (typ.) 3.4 V or less
Accuracy Specifications 42.00 MΩ 4.00 MΩ to 41.99 MΩ ±10.0%rdg.±4dgt. 0.47 V (typ.) 3.4 V or less
Measurement Methods General Specifications Conditions of ••Guaranteed accuracy period: 1 year (Number of jaw Continuity test
guaranteed open/close cycles: 10,000 or less) Threshold level Open terminal
Current Measurement Operating Indoors, pollution degree 2, accuracy Range Accuracy
environment ••Guaranteed accuracy period after adjustment (beep sound) voltage
altitude up to 2000 m (6562 ft.)
AC Current Measurement [ ] Operating
made by Hioki: 1 year 420.0 Ω ±2.0%rdg.±6dgt. 50 Ω±40 Ω or less 3.4 V or less
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) ••Battery warning indicator is not lighting
temperature
1 2 3 and humidity
80% RH or less (no condensation) ••Temperature and humidity for guaranteed accuracy:
23°C±5°C (73.0°F±9.0°F), 80% RH or less (no
Storage −10°C to 50°C (14°F to 122°F), condensation)
temperature
80% RH or less (no condensation) ••Temperature characteristic: 0°C to 40°C
and humidity
Measurement accuracy × 0.1/°C is added
Standards Safety: EN61010
OK NO EMC: EN61326
OK NO